My name is Emma Xu, a recent PhD graduate in mechanical engineering at Columbia University, where I studied the optical properties of lanthanide-based upconverting nanoparticles. I was also the founder and CEO of Avant Photonics.
You can find my current and previous scientific projects under the Research tab. I also blog about science, philosophy, books, traveling, and art.
In the news:
Science Magazine: From homeless to Ph.D.: How I found my way into research
National Nanotechnology Initiative: Emma Xu – Finding One’s Path through Science
Columbia Engineering: Emma Xu Named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Columbia Spectator: Three Columbia students, 12 alumni named to Forbes ‘30 Under 30 Class of 2023’
UT Dallas: Two Comets Shine Brightly on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Science List
The Mercury: Alumnus awarded Forbes science honor
SPIE (the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers)
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